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KS16 DDA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,688 mi
Last recorded53,688 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 DDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 53,688 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2025 53,384 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 51,247 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 48,986 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 43,818 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Nov 2022 43,817 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2021 35,776 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2021 35,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 29,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 16,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KS16 DDA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS16 DDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS16 DDA registered?

KS16 DDA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is KS16 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 DDA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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